Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray can produce reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency. This may occur during or after withdrawal of treatment. Factors that predispose to HPA axis suppression include the use of high-potency corticosteroids, large treatment surface areas, prolonged use, use of occlusive dressings, altered skin barrier, liver failure, and young age.

Evaluation for HPA axis suppression may be done by using the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test.

In a study including 48 evaluable subjects 18 years of age or older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, abnormal ACTH stimulation test results suggestive of adrenal suppression were identified in 5 out of 24 (20.8%) subjects after treatment with Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray twice daily for 15 days. No subject (0 out of 24) had abnormal ACTH stimulation test results after treatment with Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray twice daily for 29 days .

If HPA axis suppression is documented, gradually withdraw the drug, reduce the frequency of application, or substitute with a less potent corticosteroid. If signs and symptoms of steroid withdrawal occur, supplemental systemic corticosteroids may be required.

Systemic effects of topical corticosteroids may also manifest as Cushing’s syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria. These events are rare and generally occur after prolonged exposure to larger than recommended doses, particularly with high-potency topical corticosteroids.

Minimize the unwanted risks from endocrine effects by mitigating the risk factors favoring increased systemic bioavailability and by using the product as recommended .

Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios. Use of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray is not recommended in pediatric patients .

5.2 Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis with corticosteroids is usually diagnosed by observing failure to heal rather than noting a clinical exacerbation. Corroborate such an observation with appropriate diagnostic patch testing. If irritation develops, discontinue the topical corticosteroid and institute appropriate therapy.

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions are application site reactions, including pruritus, burning and/or stinging, pain, and atrophy. (6.1)

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

Adverse reactions that occurred in at least 1% of subjects treated with Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray for up to 28 days are presented in Table 1.

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray b.i.d.

(N=352)

Vehicle Spray b.i.d.

(N=180)

Application site pruritus

6.0%

9.4%

Application site burning

and/or stinging

4.5%

10.0%

Application site pain

2.3%

3.9%

Application site atrophy

1.1%

1.7%

Less common adverse reactions (with occurrence lower than 1% but higher than 0.1%) in subjects treated with Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) spray were application site reactions including telangiectasia, dermatitis, discoloration, folliculitis and skin rash, in addition to dysgeusia and hyperglycemia. These adverse reactions were not observed in subjects treated with vehicle.

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

Because adverse reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Ibeth-N Spray should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) dipropionate has been shown to be teratogenic in rabbits when given by the intramuscular route at doses of 0.05 mg/kg. The abnormalities observed included umbilical hernias, cephalocele, and cleft palate.

8.3 Nursing Mothers

Systemically administered corticosteroids appear in human milk and can suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other untoward effects. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids can result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray is administered to a nursing woman.

8.4 Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness of Ibeth-N Spray in patients younger than 18 years of age have not been studied; therefore use in pediatric patients is not recommended. Because of a higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass, pediatric patients are at greater risk of systemic toxicity, including HPA axis suppression and adrenal insufficiency, when treated with topical drugs. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

Rare systemic effects such as Cushing's syndrome, linear growth retardation, delayed weight gain, and intracranial hypertension have been reported in pediatric patients, especially those with prolonged exposure to large doses of high potency topical corticosteroids.

Local adverse reactions including skin atrophy have also been reported with use of topical corticosteroids in pediatric patients.

8.5 Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray did not include sufficient numbers of subjects who were 65 years of age or older to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

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11 DESCRIPTION

The chemical name for Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) dipropionate is 9-fluoro-11(β), 17, 21-trihydroxy-16(β)-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-17,21-dipropionate. The empirical formula is C28H37FO7 and the molecular weight is 504.6. The structural formula is shown below.

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

Corticosteroids play a role in cellular signaling, immune function, inflammation, and protein regulation; however, the precise mechanism of action of Ibeth-N Spray in psoriasis is unknown.

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

Vasoconstrictor studies performed with Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray in healthy subjects indicate that it is in the mid-range of potency as compared with other topical corticosteroids; however, similar blanching scores do not necessarily imply therapeutic equivalence.

The potential for HPA axis suppression by Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray was evaluated in a study randomizing 52 adult subjects with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray was applied twice daily for 15 or 29 days, in subjects with psoriasis involving a mean of 29.0% and 26.5% body surface area at baseline across the 2 treatment duration arms, respectively. Forty-eight (48) subjects were evaluated for HPA axis suppression at the end of treatment. The proportion of subjects demonstrating HPA axis suppression was 20.8% (5 out of 24) in subjects treated with Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray for 15 days. No subjects (0 out of 24) treated with Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray for 29 days had HPA axis suppression. In this study HPA axis suppression was defined as serum cortisol level ≤18 mcg/dL 30-minutes post-cosyntropin stimulation. In the 4 subjects with available follow-up values, all subjects had normal ACTH stimulation tests at follow-up.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings.

Topical corticosteroids are absorbed through normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin may increase percutaneous absorption.

Plasma concentrations of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) dipropionate, betamethasone-17-propionate, and Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) were measured at baseline, and before and after the last dose (1, 3, and 6 hours) in the HPA axis suppression trial in subjects with psoriasis [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. The majority of subjects had no measurable plasma concentration (<5.00 pg/mL) of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) dipropionate, while the metabolites, betamethasone-17-propionate and Ibeth-N (Betamethasone), were detected in the majority of subjects (Table 2). There was high variability in the data but there was a trend toward higher systemic exposure at Day 15 and lower systemic exposure at Day 29.

Analyte (pg/mL)

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray b.i.d.

(15 days)

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray b.i.d.

(29 days)

Betamethasone-17-propionate

120 ± 127

63.9 ± 52.6

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone)

119 ± 176

57.6 ± 55.9

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Long-term animal studies have not been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) dipropionate.

In a 90-day repeat-dose toxicity study in rats, topical administration of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) dipropionate spray formulation at dose concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% (providing dose levels up to 0.5 mg/kg/day in males and 0.25 mg/kg/day in females) resulted in a toxicity profile consistent with long-term exposure to corticosteroids including reduced body weight gain, adrenal atrophy, and histological changes in bone marrow, thymus and spleen indicative of severe immune suppression. A no observable adverse effect level (NOAEL) could not be determined in this study. Although the clinical relevance of the findings in animals to humans is not clear, sustained glucocorticoid-related immune suppression may increase the risk of infection and possibly the risk of carcinogenesis.

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) was negative in the bacterial mutagenicity assay (Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli), and in the mammalian cell mutagenicity assay (CHO/HGPRT). It was positive in the in vitro human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay, and equivocal in the in vivo mouse bone marrow micronucleus assay.

Studies in rabbits, mice, and rats using intramuscular doses up to 1, 33, and 2 mg/kg, respectively, resulted in dose-related increases in fetal resorptions in rabbits and mice.

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

Two multi-center, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical trials were conducted in subjects aged 18 years and older with moderate plaque psoriasis. In both trials, randomized subjects applied Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray or vehicle spray to the affected areas twice daily for 28 days. Enrolled subjects had body surface area of involvement between 10% to 20%, and an Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 (moderate).

Efficacy was assessed as the proportion of subjects who were considered a treatment success (defined as having an IGA score of 0 or 1 [clear or almost clear] and at least a 2-grade reduction from baseline). Table 3 presents the efficacy results at Day 15 and Day 29.

a Treatment success is defined as an IGA of 0 or 1 (clear or almost clear) and at least a 2-grade reduction

from baseline.

Study 1

Study 2

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray

b.i.d.

(N=182)

Vehicle Spray

b.i.d.

(N=95)

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray

b.i.d.

(N=174)

Vehicle Spray

b.i.d.

(N=87)

Treatment Success

at Day 15

21.5%

7.4%

19.0%

2.3%

Treatment Success

at Day 29

42.7%

11.7%

34.5%

13.6%

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1 How Supplied/Storage

Ibeth-N Spray is a slightly thickened, white to off-white, non-sterile emulsion supplied in high density polyethylene bottles with a heat induction seal lined polypropylene cap. The drug is supplied in the following volumes:

60 mL (NDC 67857-808-17)

120 mL (NDC 67857-808-04)

Store at controlled room temperature of 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) .

Each unit is co-packaged with a manual spray pump for installation by the pharmacist prior to dispensing.

16.2 Handling/Instructions for the Pharmacist

Remove the spray pump from the wrapper.

Remove and discard the cap from the bottle.

Keeping the bottle upright, insert the spray pump into the bottle and turn clockwise until it is closed tightly.

Dispense the bottle with the spray pump inserted.

Include the date dispensed in the space provided on the carton.

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).

Inform patients of the following:

Discontinue therapy when control is achieved, unless directed otherwise by the physician.

Do not use for longer than 4 consecutive weeks.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Avoid use of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray on the face, scalp, underarms, groin or other intertriginous areas, unless directed by the physician.

Do not occlude the treatment area with bandage or other covering, unless directed by the physician.

Local reactions and skin atrophy are more likely to occur with occlusive use, prolonged use, or use of higher potency corticosteroids.

Manufactured by: DPT Laboratories, Ltd., San Antonio, TX 78215

Distributed by: Promius Pharma, LLC., Princeton, NJ 08540

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) is a trademark of Promius Pharma, LLC.

Issued: 02/2016

007465

140728

This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Issued: 02/2016

PATIENT INFORMATION

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) (ser-ne-vo)

(betamethasone dipropionate)

Spray, 0.05%

Important: Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray is for use on the skin only. Do not get Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray near or in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

What is Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray?

Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray is a prescription corticosteroid medicine used to treat mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in people 18 years of age and older.

It is not known if Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray is not recommended for use in patients under 18 years of age.

Before you use Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

are allergic to any of the ingredients in Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray. See the end of this leaflet for a list of the ingredients in Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray.

have thinning of the skin (atrophy) at the treatment site

are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray will harm your unborn baby.

are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray passes into breast milk.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take other corticosteroid medicines by mouth or use other products on your skin that contain corticosteroids.

How should I use Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray?

See the “Instructions for Use” for detailed information about the right way to apply Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray.

Use Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray exactly as your doctor tells you to use it.

Your doctor should tell you how much Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray to use and where to apply it.

Apply Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray 2 times a day.

Use Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray for the shortest amount of time needed to treat your plaque psoriasis. Tell your doctor if your skin condition is not getting better after 4 weeks of using Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray. Do not use Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray for longer than 4 weeks.

Wash your hands after applying Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray.

Do not use Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray on your face, scalp, underarms (armpits), groin, or areas where your skin may touch or rub together.

Do not bandage, cover, or wrap the treated skin area, unless your doctor tells you to.

Keep Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about the safe and effective use of Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray to other people even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray that is written for health professionals.

Important: Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray is for use on the skin only. Do not get Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray near or in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

Read this “Instructions for Use” before you start using Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment.

Step 2: Hold the bottle in an upright position while pointing the opening of the pump top in the direction of the affected area. To spray, push down on the pump top. Apply Ibeth-N (Betamethasone) Spray to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. (See Figure B )

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets and other antibacterial drugs, Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Suppression of Intestinal Bacteria

Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets are indicated as adjunctive therapy as part of a regimen for the suppression of the normal bacterial flora of the bowel, e.g., preoperative preparation of the bowel. It is given concomitantly with erythromycin enteric-coated base (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Hepatic Coma (Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy)

Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate has been shown to be effective adjunctive therapy in hepatic coma by reduction of the ammonia-forming bacteria in the intestinal tract. The subsequent reduction in blood ammonia has resulted in neurologic improvement.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate oral preparations are contraindicated in the presence of intestinal obstruction and in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug.

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reaction to other aminoglycosides may have a cross-sensitivity to Ibeth-N (Neomycin). Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate oral preparations are contraindicated in patients with inflammatory or ulcerative gastrointestinal disease because of the potential for enhanced gastrointestinal absorption of Ibeth-N (Neomycin).

WARNINGS

Additional manifestations of neurotoxicity may include numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching and convulsions.

The risk of hearing loss continues after drug withdrawal. Aminoglycosides can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.

Aminoglycoside antibiotics cross the placenta and there have been several reports of total irreversible bilateral congenital deafness in children whose mothers received streptomycin during pregnancy. Although serious side effects to fetus or newborn have not been reported in the treatment of pregnant women with other aminoglycosides, the potential for harm exists. Animal reproduction studies of Ibeth-N (Neomycin) have not been conducted. If Ibeth-N (Neomycin) is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.

PRECAUTIONS

General

Prescribing Ibeth-N sulfate tablets in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

As with other antibiotics, use of oral Ibeth-N (Neomycin) may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, particularly fungi. If this occurs, appropriate therapy should be instituted.

Ibeth-N (Neomycin) is quickly and almost totally absorbed from body surfaces (except the urinary bladder) after local irrigation and when applied topically in association with surgical procedures. Delayed-onset irreversible deafness, renal failure and death due to neuromuscular blockade (regardless of the status of renal function) have been reported following irrigation of both small and large surgical fields with minute quantities of Ibeth-N (Neomycin).

Cross-allergenicity among aminoglycosides has been demonstrated.

Aminoglycosides should be used with caution in patients with muscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or parkinsonism since these drugs may aggravate muscle weakness because of their potential curare-like effect on the neuromuscular junction.

Small amounts of orally administered Ibeth-N (Neomycin) are absorbed through intact intestinal mucosa.

There have been many reports in the literature of nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity with oral use of Ibeth-N (Neomycin). If renal insufficiency develops during oral therapy, consideration should be given to reducing the drug dosage or discontinuing therapy.

An oral Ibeth-N (Neomycin) dose of 12 grams per day produces a malabsorption syndrome for a variety of substances, including fat, nitrogen, cholesterol, carotene, glucose, xylose, lactose, sodium, calcium, cyanocobalamin and iron.

Information for The Patient

Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets are prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets or other antibacterial drugs in the future.

Before administering the drug, patients or members of their families should be informed of possible toxic effects on the eighth nerve. The possibility of acute toxicity increases in premature infants and neonates.

Laboratory Tests

Patients with renal insufficiency may develop toxic Ibeth-N blood levels unless doses are properly regulated. If renal insufficiency develops during treatment, the dosage should be reduced or the antibiotic discontinued. To avoid nephrotoxicity and eighth nerve damage associated with high doses and prolonged treatment, the following should be performed prior to and periodically during therapy: urinalysis for increased excretion of protein, decreased specific gravity, casts and cells; renal function tests such as serum creatinine, BUN or creatinine clearance; tests of the vestibulocochlearis nerve (eighth cranial nerve) function.

Serial, vestibular and audiometric tests should be performed (especially in high-risk patients). Since elderly patients may have reduced renal function which may not be evident in the results of routine screening tests such as BUN or serum creatinine, a creatinine clearance determination may be more useful.

Drug Interactions

Caution should be taken in concurrent or serial use of other neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs because of possible enhancement of the nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity of Ibeth-N (Neomycin) (see boxed WARNINGS ).

Caution should also be taken in concurrent or serial use of other aminoglycosides and polymyxins because they may enhance neomycin’s nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity and potentiate Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate’s neuromuscular blocking effects.

Oral Ibeth-N (Neomycin) inhibits the gastrointestinal absorption of penicillin V, oral vitamin B-12, methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil. The gastrointestinal absorption of digoxin also appears to be inhibited. Therefore, digoxin serum levels should be monitored.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No long-term animal studies have been performed with Ibeth-N sulfate to evaluate carcinogenic or mutagenic potential or impairment of fertility.

Pregnancy Category D

See WARNINGS section.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether Ibeth-N is excreted in human milk, but it has been shown to be excreted in cow milk following a single intramuscular injection. Other aminoglycosides have been shown to be excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions from the aminoglycosides in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Pediatric Use

The safety and efficacy of oral Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate in patients less than 18 years of age have not been established. If treatment of a patient less than 18 years of age is necessary, Ibeth-N (Neomycin) should be used with caution and the period of treatment should not exceed two weeks because of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions to oral Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The "Malabsorption Syndrome" characterized by increased fecal fat, decreased serum carotene and fall in xylose absorption has been reported with prolonged therapy. Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity and neuromuscular blockage have been reported (see boxed WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections).

OVERDOSAGE

Because of low absorption, it is unlikely that acute overdosage would occur with oral Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate. However, prolonged administration could result in sufficient systemic drug levels to produce neurotoxicity, ototoxicity and/or nephrotoxicity.

Hemodialysis will remove Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate from the blood.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

To minimize the risk of toxicity, use the lowest possible dose and the shortest possible treatment period to control the condition. Treatment for periods longer than two weeks is not recommended.

Hepatic Coma

For use as an adjunct in the management of hepatic coma, the recommended dose is 4 to 12 grams per day given in the following regimen:

Withdraw protein from diet. Avoid use of diuretic agents.

Give supportive therapy, including blood products, as indicated.

Give Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets in doses of 4 to 12 grams of Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate per day (eight to 24 tablets) in divided doses. Treatment should be continued over a period of five to six days, during which time protein should be returned incrementally to the diet.

If less potentially toxic drugs cannot be used for chronic hepatic insufficiency, Ibeth-N (Neomycin) in doses of up to four grams daily (eight tablets per day) may be necessary. The risk for the development of neomycin-induced toxicity progressively increases when treatment must be extended to preserve the life of a patient with hepatic encephalopathy who has failed to fully respond. Frequent periodic monitoring of these patients to ascertain the presence of drug toxicity is mandatory (see PRECAUTIONS ). Also, Ibeth-N (Neomycin) serum concentrations should be monitored to avoid potentially toxic levels. The benefits to the patient should be weighed against the risks of nephrotoxicity, permanent ototoxicity and neuromuscular blockade following the accumulation of Ibeth-N (Neomycin) in the tissues.

Preoperative Prophylaxis for Elective Colorectal Surgery

Listed below is an example of a recommended bowel preparation regimen. A proposed surgery time of 8:00 a.m. has been used.

Day of Operation: Patient evacuates rectum at 6:30 a.m. for scheduled operation at 8:00 a.m.

HOW SUPPLIED

Ibeth-N (Neomycin) sulfate tablets USP, 500 mg (equivalent to 350 mg of Ibeth-N (Neomycin) base per tablet) are available as white to off-white, round, standard convex tablets debossed "LCI" on one side and "1210", on the other side and are supplied in:

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Ibeth-N available forms, composition, doses:

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Drops; Ophthalmic, Otic; Betamethasone 0.01%; Neomycin 0.5%

Ibeth-N destination | category:

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Human:

Ear corticosteroids

Eye corticosteroids

Topical anti-infectives with corticosteroids

Topical corticosteroids used as nasal decongestants

Ibeth-N Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

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Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Ibeth-N?

Depending on the reaction of the Ibeth-N after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Ibeth-N not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Ibeth-N addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sDrugs.com conducted a study on Ibeth-N, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Ibeth-N consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.